EPYC 7502 vs Xeon w7-2475X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7502

32 Cores64 Thrd180 WWMax: 3.35 GHz2019

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Xeon w7-2475X

20 Cores40 Thrd225 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7502

32 / 64

52,107

0.0%

Ryzen 9 7940H

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 5950X

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Xeon w7-2475X

20 / 40

53,211

+2.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7502

2019

Why buy it

✅+241.3% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 38 MB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 225W, a 45W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-2475X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (52,107 vs 53,211).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.0 vs 29.7 PassMark/$ ($2,600 MSRP vs $1,789 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Xeon w7-2475X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon w7-2475X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $811 less on MSRP ($1,789 MSRP vs $2,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 29.7 vs 20.0 PassMark/$ ($1,789 MSRP vs $2,600 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 128 MB).
❌25% higher power demand at 225W vs 180W.

EPYC 7502

2019

Xeon w7-2475X

2023

Why buy it

✅+241.3% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 38 MB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 225W, a 45W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $811 less on MSRP ($1,789 MSRP vs $2,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 29.7 vs 20.0 PassMark/$ ($1,789 MSRP vs $2,600 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-2475X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (52,107 vs 53,211).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.0 vs 29.7 PassMark/$ ($2,600 MSRP vs $1,789 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Xeon w7-2475X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 128 MB).
❌25% higher power demand at 225W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w7-2475X better than EPYC 7502?

Yes. Xeon w7-2475X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 18.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon w7-2475X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 18.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w7-2475X is the better fit. You are getting 2.1% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon w7-2475X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w7-2475X is $811 cheaper on MSRP at $1,789 MSRP versus $2,600 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 48.4% better value on MSRP (29.7 vs 20.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon w7-2475X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of TR4, and more multi-core headroom with 20 cores / 40 threads instead of 32/64. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

EPYC 7502 Benchmark Check

Xeon w7-2475X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7502	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	192 FPS	334 FPS
medium	172 FPS	309 FPS
high	138 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	285 FPS
medium	132 FPS	234 FPS
high	101 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	196 FPS
medium	65 FPS	160 FPS
high	50 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	107 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7502	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	431 FPS	681 FPS
medium	385 FPS	576 FPS
high	315 FPS	454 FPS
ultra	252 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	553 FPS
medium	324 FPS	481 FPS
high	273 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	325 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	326 FPS
medium	204 FPS	286 FPS
high	172 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	229 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7502	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	629 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	536 FPS	1244 FPS
high	486 FPS	1139 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	524 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	446 FPS	956 FPS
high	394 FPS	862 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	389 FPS	657 FPS
medium	312 FPS	556 FPS
high	274 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	425 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7502	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	909 FPS	1244 FPS
medium	829 FPS	1015 FPS
high	715 FPS	951 FPS
ultra	619 FPS	827 FPS
1440p
low	714 FPS	965 FPS
medium	625 FPS	834 FPS
high	535 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	624 FPS
4K
low	505 FPS	714 FPS
medium	455 FPS	617 FPS
high	401 FPS	543 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7502 and Xeon w7-2475X

EPYC 7502

The EPYC 7502 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 52,107 points. Launch price was $2,600.

Xeon w7-2475X

The Xeon w7-2475X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 53,211 points. Launch price was $1,789.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7502 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon w7-2475X offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the EPYC 7502 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7502 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-2475X — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-2475X (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 7502 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon w7-2475X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7502 scores 52,107 against the Xeon w7-2475X's 53,211 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon w7-2475X. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7502 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon w7-2475X.

Feature	EPYC 7502	Xeon w7-2475X
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+60%	20 / 40
Boost Clock	3.35 GHz	4.8 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)+241%	37.5 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	52,107	53,211+2%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7502 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w7-2475X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7502 versus 4800 on the Xeon w7-2475X — the Xeon w7-2475X supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7502) vs 112 (Xeon w7-2475X) — the EPYC 7502 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7502) and W790 (Xeon w7-2475X).

Feature	EPYC 7502	Xeon w7-2475X
Socket	TR4	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200	4800+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+14%	112

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon w7-2475X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7502 rivals Xeon Gold 6338; Xeon w7-2475X rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	EPYC 7502	Xeon w7-2475X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7502 launched at $2600 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-2475X debuted at $1789. On MSRP ($2600 vs $1789), the Xeon w7-2475X is $811 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7502 delivers 20.0 pts/$ vs 29.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-2475X — making the Xeon w7-2475X the 39% better value option.